Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science
Kansas State University is on its way to become a Top 50 public research university by 2025. The university was founded in 1863 as the nation’s first operational land-grant university. Kansas State University has campuses in Manhattan, Salina and Olathe, and Research and Extension has a presence throughout Kansas. The Global Campus provides education at a distance, throughout the world. Multiple ratings have ranked the university as one of the best in the U.S. Nearly 25,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries attend Kansas State University. Students can choose from more than 250 majors and options in nine colleges. Kansas State University is a leader in global food systems. Through research and training, the university is addressing the world’s growing demand for food. The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, is being constructed at Kansas State University and will be the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s premiere animal disease research facility. Research at the university?s Biosecurity Research Institute protects the nation’s food supply, which is vital to America’s national security interests. From the 8,600-acre Konza Prairie Biological Station to the Johnson Cancer Research Center, the university is home to more than 90 research centers. Kansas State University has developed more than 200 patents. More than 200,000 alumni are proud to call Kansas State University their alma mater.
The mission of Kansas State University is to foster excellent teaching, research, and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community. The university embraces diversity, encourages engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students, and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve.
Foundation year: 1863
Short name: K-State
Type: Public
Students: 22020
Faculty: 1500
Faculty/Students Ratio: 15:1
Region: North America
Location: Manhattan, KS
